The Cancer Biomedical Informatics Gridï¾® (caBIGï¾®) is a virtual network that connects data, research tools, scientists and institutions to leverage the combined strengths and expertise in an open environment using common standards. Data and analytical services are available through caGrid, which makes it possible for the databases at multiple institutions to be interconnected to support data sharing and integration. We will start with an introduction to the caBIGï¾® program, followed by presentations on tools developed to support integrative biomedical and translational research. We will also discuss experiences in the caBIGï¾® technology adoption. Applications featured in this session and additional caBIGï¾® resources will be discussed in more detail at the caBIGï¾® learning center later in the afternoon.
NCI/NIH-Sponsored Sessions: Cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid® (caBIG®) Resources to Support Life Sciences and Translational Research

caBIG®; overview; Juli Klemm. National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD

Life sciences data and tools connected via caGrid; Juli Klemm. National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD

caIntegrator 2: integrative analysis of translational research data; Mervi A. Heiskanen. NCI-CB, Rockville, MD

caBIG®; adoption at the Jackson Laboratory; Charles Donnelly. Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME,